Beacon Elementary School vs Carleton Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beacon Elementary School
Harper Woods · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
368 students
Carleton Elementary School
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
379 students
| Measure | Beacon Elementary School Harper Woods, Michigan | Carleton Elementary School Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1381 of 1,581 | #1377 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #46461 of 50,301 | #46419 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 368 | 379 |
| Enrollment | 368 | 379 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.3% | 95.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 17% |
| Math proficiency | – | 22% |
| city | Harper Woods | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (17.2 vs 17.3).
- •Beacon Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.3% vs 95.3%).
- •Carleton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 20.4).
- •Carleton Elementary School is the larger school with 379 students compared with 368.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Beacon Elementary School better than Carleton Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Beacon Elementary School and Carleton Elementary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Harper Woods and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beacon Elementary School: 368. Carleton Elementary School: 379. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beacon Elementary School and Carleton Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Beacon Elementary School is 1381st of 1,581 and Carleton Elementary School is 1377th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).